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McDermottSr. Principal Estimator in
Houston, Texas

Title: Sr. Principal Estimator

Location: USA-Texas-Houston

Job Overview:

McDermott has an
immediate opening for a Sr. Principal Estimator in Houston, TX. The Sr. Principal Estimator will collect and
analyze data to estimate the cost related to labor, equipment, direct and
indirect components required for the execution of a specific job.

Key Responsibilities /Duties/ Accountabilities:

Provide guidance andleadership to the Functional Estimators, and Bench Markers.

Ensure that theEstimates produced are of the highest quality and technically compliant.

Support and Assist theEstimating Manager, as required.

Work with Proposal teamto prepare estimates and bids for clients

Attend to all tenderrelated meetings

Understand the Proposalrequirements and direct attention to those areas that appear inconsistent orcontain a high-risk element

Read the technicaldocuments to prepare a proper estimate

Gather information andinput from functions with support from project manager

Consult with SME todiscuss estimates and resolve issues.

Create Estimate with available bench marks and from experience prior toreceiving the inputs from functions and evaluate the estimates received fromfunctions against the internal estimate.

Give regular updates to the department manager /immediate supervisor andhighlight any concerns with regards to anything that might potentiallyjeopardize submitting a competitive proposal.

Analyze the cost components that are critical / crucial and seek quotesfor only those items. Other items to be costed internally.

Prepare a comprehensive Basis of Estimate (BOE) to be discussed andreviewed with managers.

Accurately predicting the cost, size, and duration of future Project isvital to the survival of businesses. Cost estimators’ calculations givemanagers this information.

Analyze many inputs in order to determine how much time, money, and labora project needs and how profitable it will be. These estimates have to takemany factors into account, including allowances for wasted material, badweather, shipping delays, and other factors that can increase costs and lowerprofitability.

Cost estimators can avail of the help from the benchmarking teamanalyzing information on the costs from other similar projects and prepare therelevant benchmark report.

McDermott is a premier,
fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions
to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted
McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology
solutions—from the wellhead to the storage tank—to transport and transform oil
and gas into the products the world needs today.

Job Field: Estimating (Com)

Job Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Direct / Regular

Travel Required: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting: May 13, 2019, 12:51:24 PM

Requisition ID: 1905301

McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.